Sabah vs Araz: match statistics
Sabah are the clear favorite for this match, sitting top of the table with an impressive record of 13 wins, 4 draws, and only 1 defeat. The hosts showcase excellent home form with a 67% win rate and a mere 0.44 goals conceded on average per home match, achieving clean sheets in 56% of their fixtures. Araz, despite a decent league position, have significantly weaker away statistics – only a 33% win rate on the road and conceding an average of 1.78 goals. The difference in offensive quality is also evident: Sabah boast a higher xG (2.04 vs 1.16) and a better shot conversion rate. Recent form over the last five matches also favors the hosts (4 wins, 1 draw), while Araz has suffered two defeats in the same period. All these factors point to a confident victory for Sabah in front of their home crowd.
Sabah vs Araz: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Sabah played Araz in Premyer Liqası (Azerbaijan). The match was played on 8 February 2026. Final score: 4:1.
Current form
Sabah: 5-0-0, 3.00 points/match. Araz: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sabah scores 2.00 and concedes 0.61 goals per match. Araz scores 1.56 and concedes 1.67. League average: 2.56 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sabah 50%, Araz 67%. Over 2.5: Sabah 56%, Araz 61%. League level: BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Sabah has higher xG: 1.83 vs 1.29. Sabah: 13.6 shots per match, Araz: 9.9.
Match halves
Sabah: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 1.06. Araz: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 1.00.
Goals by minute
Sabah: 16-30 (8 goals). Araz: 76-90+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premyer Liqası: 2.56 goals per match, BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Sabah are the clear favorite for this match, sitting top of the table with an impressive record of 13 wins, 4 draws, and only 1 defeat. The hosts showcase excellent home form with a 67% win rate and a mere 0.44 goals conceded on average per home match, achieving clean sheets in 56% of their fixtures. Araz, despite a decent league position, have significantly weaker away statistics – only a 33% win rate on the road and conceding an average of 1.78 goals. The difference in offensive quality is also evident: Sabah boast a higher xG (2.04 vs 1.16) and a better shot conversion rate. Recent form over the last five matches also favors the hosts (4 wins, 1 draw), while Araz has suffered two defeats in the same period. All these factors point to a confident victory for Sabah in front of their home crowd.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Sabah | Araz | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.42 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Sabah is 67% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / match - Sabah · 1.8 pts / match - Araz
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Sabah is 28% better for: goals scored per match.
2 goals / match - Sabah · 1.56 goals / match - Araz
Sabah is 174% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.61 goals / match - Sabah · 1.67 goals / match - Araz
Sabah scores in 83% of matches (15 of 18 matches), while Araz keeps a clean sheet in 22% (4 of 18 matches).
Araz scores in 89% of matches (16 of 18 matches), while Sabah keeps a clean sheet in 44% (8 of 18 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Sabah
Over / Under - Araz
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Sabah is 46% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.94 pts / match - Sabah · 1.33 pts / match - Araz
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sabah - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 72%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Araz - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 44%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +7 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Sabah
Araz
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premyer Liqası).
Teams vs league
| Sabah | Liga | Araz | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.61 | 2.56 | ▲ 3.22 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 46% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 56% | 49% | ▲ 61% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 44% | 31% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 61% | 67% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 72% | 76% | ▲ 94% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Sabah 0 - 1 - 0 Araz. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Sabah vs Araz?
The Premyer Liqası match finished Sabah 4:1 Araz. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sabah vs Araz?
Sabah score 2.00 goals per game on average and Araz 1.56. The Premyer Liqası average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Sabah's matches and 67% of Araz's.
What form are Sabah and Araz in?
Over the last 5 games Sabah have a 5-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Araz 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sabah vs Araz?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.